The Orphan Tsunami of 1700

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Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295998512
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (959 download)

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Book Synopsis The Orphan Tsunami of 1700 by : Brian F. Atwater

Download or read book The Orphan Tsunami of 1700 written by Brian F. Atwater and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A puzzling tsunami entered Japanese history in January 1700. Samurai, merchants, and villagers wrote of minor flooding and damage. Some noted having felt no earthquake; they wondered what had set off the waves but had no way of knowing that the tsunami was spawned during an earthquake along the coast of northwestern North America. This orphan tsunami would not be linked to its parent earthquake until the mid-twentieth century, through an extraordinary series of discoveries in both North America and Japan. The Orphan Tsunami of 1700, now in its second edition, tells this scientific detective story through its North American and Japanese clues. The story underpins many of today�s precautions against earthquake and tsunami hazards in the Cascadia region of northwestern North America. The Japanese tsunami of March 2011 called attention to these hazards as a mirror image of the transpacific waves of January 1700. Hear Brian Atwater on NPR with Renee Montagne http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4629401

Image Tsunami

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Publisher : RM Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9788416282531
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (825 download)

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Book Synopsis Image Tsunami by : Erik Kessels

Download or read book Image Tsunami written by Erik Kessels and published by RM Verlag. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in the midst of a photographic renaissance where we have become accustomed to consuming images with the same voracity and delight with those who devour junk food. To withstand the deluge that floods our retinas day after day, we consume them without digesting them properly or we just swallow them. Rarely do we pause to look more closely; To read, appreciate or question an image. Erik Kessels' multivolume In Almost Every Picture has long been a coveted and revered classic of vernacular photography. In Erik Kessels: Image Tsunami the Dutch art director has turned his attention to the abundance of images available for finding on the Internet, shared in their millions on websites like Flickr. In a world where everyone produces and edits photography, where, as Kessels says, "the average kid today gets photographed more than a celebrity of 50 years ago," what does a single image mean, and what is its status in the overwhelming flood of images? In Kessels' words: "Image Tsunami holds an enormous collection of images that I live with, that I remix and edit. It's a representation of the overload of imagery that is in my head. My hope is that the book will inspire others to make their own remixes of these images."

Tsunami

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Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1780234163
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunami by : Richard Hamblyn

Download or read book Tsunami written by Richard Hamblyn and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the earthquake that struck the Solomon Islands in 2013 produced tsunami waves that damaged the country’s infrastructure, it was one in a recent string of reminders of the devastating effects these ferocious waves can have. From the 2011 tsunami in Japan to the giant waves that killed people near the Indian Ocean in 2004, these destructive events can utterly overwhelm an area not just with water but economic, social, and political devastations. But as Richard Hamblyn demonstrates in this cultural, historical, and scientific engagement with these spectacular natural phenomena, tsunamis remain misunderstood—their triggers, from undersea earthquakes to nuclear weapons testing, have only begun to be studied scientifically in the last fifty years. Tsunami explores how these treacherous sea-surges happen, what makes them so powerful, and what can be done to safeguard vulnerable coastlines. Hamblyn details their cultural significance in tsunami-prone places such as Japan, Hawaii, and Chile, while also considering their importance in the more seismically stable West, where their appearances are limited to popular culture and blockbuster films. From the legend of Atlantis to the present day, this book casts new light on these deadly waves.

Ghosts of the Tsunami

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Publisher : MCD
ISBN 13 : 0374710937
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Book Synopsis Ghosts of the Tsunami by : Richard Lloyd Parry

Download or read book Ghosts of the Tsunami written by Richard Lloyd Parry and published by MCD. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Guardian, NPR, GQ, The Economist, Bookforum, and Lit Hub The definitive account of what happened, why, and above all how it felt, when catastrophe hit Japan—by the Japan correspondent of The Times (London) and author of People Who Eat Darkness On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of northeast Japan. By the time the sea retreated, more than eighteen thousand people had been crushed, burned to death, or drowned. It was Japan’s greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. It set off a national crisis and the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. And even after the immediate emergency had abated, the trauma of the disaster continued to express itself in bizarre and mysterious ways. Richard Lloyd Parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in Tokyo and spent six years reporting from the disaster zone. There he encountered stories of ghosts and hauntings, and met a priest who exorcised the spirits of the dead. And he found himself drawn back again and again to a village that had suffered the greatest loss of all, a community tormented by unbearable mysteries of its own. What really happened to the local children as they waited in the schoolyard in the moments before the tsunami? Why did their teachers not evacuate them to safety? And why was the unbearable truth being so stubbornly covered up? Ghosts of the Tsunami is a soon-to-be classic intimate account of an epic tragedy, told through the accounts of those who lived through it. It tells the story of how a nation faced a catastrophe, and the struggle to find consolation in the ruins.

The Science of Tsunamis

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Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN 13 : 1621075958
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis The Science of Tsunamis by : KidCaps

Download or read book The Science of Tsunamis written by KidCaps and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tsunamis are one of the most destructive natural disasters known to man--but what makes them tick? In this book (just for kids), you will learn about how Tsunamis start, different types, and what the life cycle of a Tsunami is. This easy to understand book will help you understand Tsunamis in no time at all. KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps; each month we are adding more history books (just for kids!) to our library. Stop by our website to learn more.

Tsunamis

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123850541
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunamis by : Antony Joseph

Download or read book Tsunamis written by Antony Joseph and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The devastating impacts of tsunamis have received increased focus since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the most destructive tsunami in over 400 years of recorded history. The tsunamis that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Japan in March 2011 further emphasized the need for detection, monitoring, and early-warning technologies. This professional reference is the first of its kind: it provides a globally inclusive review of the current state of tsunami detection technology and will be a much-needed resource for oceanographers and marine engineers working to upgrade and integrate their tsunami warning systems. It focuses on the two main tsunami warning systems (TWS): International and Regional. Featured are comparative assessments of detection, monitoring, and real-time reporting technologies. The challenges of detection through remote measuring stations are also addressed, as well as the historical and scientific aspects of tsunamis. Offers readers the only source of practical content on the technological details of the subject Written by a tsunami detection and monitoring expert who has 32 years of experience in the field Companion web site featuring multi-media components, timely updates on fast-paced technological developments, and an online forum where scientists can exchange ideas, discuss technological updates and provide the author with valuable feedback

Tsunami Girl

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Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1913101495
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (131 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunami Girl by : Julian Sedgwick

Download or read book Tsunami Girl written by Julian Sedgwick and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A part-manga, part-prose powerful coming-of-age story about a fifteen-year-old girl caught up in the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

Sound Images of the Ocean

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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540241225
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)

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Book Synopsis Sound Images of the Ocean by : Peter Wille

Download or read book Sound Images of the Ocean written by Peter Wille and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-06-14 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound Images of the Ocean is the first comprehensive overview of acoustic imaging applications in the various fields of marine research, utilization, surveillance, and protection. The book employs 400 sound images of the sea floor and of processes in the sea volume, contributed by more than 120 marine experts from 22 nations.

The Tsunami Threat

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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 953307552X
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis The Tsunami Threat by : Nils-Axel Morner

Download or read book The Tsunami Threat written by Nils-Axel Morner and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-01-29 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Submarine earthquakes, submarine slides and impacts may set large water volumes in motion characterized by very long wavelengths and a very high speed of lateral displacement, when reaching shallower water the wave breaks in over land - often with disastrous effects. This natural phenomenon is known as a tsunami event. By December 26, 2004, an event in the Indian Ocean, this word suddenly became known to the public. The effects were indeed disastrous and 227,898 people were killed. Tsunami events are a natural part of the Earth's geophysical system. There have been numerous events in the past and they will continue to be a threat to humanity; even more so today, when the coastal zone is occupied by so much more human activity and many more people. Therefore, tsunamis pose a very serious threat to humanity. The only way for us to face this threat is by increased knowledge so that we can meet future events by efficient warning systems and aid organizations. This book offers extensive and new information on tsunamis; their origin, history, effects, monitoring, hazards assessment and proposed handling with respect to precaution. Only through knowledge do we know how to behave in a wise manner. This book should be a well of tsunami knowledge for a long time, we hope.

Tarnished Image

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Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 1601428308
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Book Synopsis Tarnished Image by : Alton L. Gansky

Download or read book Tarnished Image written by Alton L. Gansky and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PEOPLE SAY YOU'RE GUILTY. Dr. David O'Neal has dedicated his life to easing the pain and suffering of the world's downtrodden. His life stands for faith, hope, and honesty. As head of the world’s largest relief agency, he has the means to save countless lives. But now, he must use all his wits and strength to save one innocent man from destruction: himself. THE EVIDENCE SAYS YOU'RE GUILTY. In the midst of his relief work, David's world is shaken by the appearance of photos and videotape that show him in compromising situations. He is arrested. Friends and coworkers distance themselves. His love, Kristen, wants to believe in him but struggles against the undeniable evidence. Soon he is faced with the very real possibility of losing all he holds dear. ONLY YOU KNOW YOU'RE INNOCENT. Amidst the media frenzy, David fights to prove his innocence. But more than his reputation is at stake. Someone is determined to bring Dr. David O'Neal down-even if that means killing him. Now only a miracle can save his life and restore his Tarnished Image.

The Indian Ocean Tsunami

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Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813126525
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Book Synopsis The Indian Ocean Tsunami by : Pradyumna Prasad Karan

Download or read book The Indian Ocean Tsunami written by Pradyumna Prasad Karan and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: December 2004, a tsunami swept over the coasts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and other South Asian countries, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and many more without the resources to rebuild their lives. With casualties as far away as Africa, the aftermath was overwhelming: ships could be spotted miles inland; cars floated in the ocean; legions of the unidentified deadùan estimated 225,000ùwere buried in mass graves; relief organizations struggled to reach rural areas and provide adequate aid to survivors. The Indian Ocean Tsunami: The Global Response to a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive assessment of the environmental, social, and economic costs of this tragedy. Soon after the tsunami, an international team of geographers, geologists, anthropologists, and political scientists traveled to the most damaged areas to observe and document the tsunami's impact. The Indian Ocean Tsunami draws on data collected by this team. Editors Pradyumna P. Karan and Shanmugam P. Subbiah, along with contributors from multiple disciplines, examine numerous issues that arose in the aftermath of the tsunami, such as inequities in response efforts, unequal distribution of disaster relief aid, and relocation and housing problems. The Indian Ocean Tsunami is organized into several sections, the first of which deals with the ecological destruction of the tsunami. It includes case studies and photographs of the damage in Japan, Indonesia, South India, and other areas. The second section analyzes the economic and social aspects of the aid responses, specifically discussing the role of NGOs in tsunami relief, the strengths and weaknesses of the reconstruction process, and the lessons the tsunami offers to those who are responsible for dealing with future disasters. In the tsunami's aftermath, the inadequacies of governmental and privately funded aid and the challenge of rehabilitating devastated ecosystems quickly became apparent. With this volume, Karan and Suhbiah illuminate the need for the development of efficient, socially and environmentally sustainable practices to cope with environmental disasters. They suggest that education about the ongoing process of recovery will mitigate the effects of future natural disasters. Including maps, photographs, and statistical analyses, The Indian Ocean Tsunami is a clear and definitive evaluation of the tsunami's impact and the world's response to it.

American Photo

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
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Wave

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Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
ISBN 13 : 0771025386
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Wave by : Sonali Deraniyagala

Download or read book Wave written by Sonali Deraniyagala and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brave, intimate, beautifully crafted memoir by a survivor of the tsunami that struck the Sri Lankan coast in 2004 and took her entire family. On December 26, Boxing Day, Sonali Deraniyagala, her English husband, her parents, her two young sons, and a close friend were ending Christmas vacation at the seaside resort of Yala on the south coast of Sri Lanka when a wave suddenly overtook them. She was only to learn later that this was a tsunami that devastated coastlines through Southeast Asia. When the water began to encroach closer to their hotel, they began to run, but in an instant, water engulfed them, Sonali was separated from her family, and all was lost. Sonali Deraniyagala has written an extraordinarily honest, utterly engrossing account of the surreal tragedy of a devastating event that all at once ended her life as she knew it and her journey since in search of understanding and redemption. It is also a remarkable portrait of a young family's life and what came before, with all the small moments and larger dreams that suddenly and irrevocably ended.

Tsunami

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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839621753
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunami by : Mohammad Mokhtari

Download or read book Tsunami written by Mohammad Mokhtari and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of contributions from experts involved in tsunami study for the purpose of covering the different aspects from a tsunami at a local level, population health related to a tsunami disaster and early warning systems at a country level. The presented chapters, after being peer-reviewed, have been recommended to be accepted for publication. The content of the book consists of an introductory section that deals with the lessons learned from past tsunamis and today’s practice; the monitoring of tsunami damage using the polarimetric microwave remote sensing technique, and considering the local tsunami on Pakistan’s coast; the outbreak of devastating earthquakes; health consequences and medical provisions for the population and finally the risk of tsunamis in Mexico

Tsunamis

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Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780736852487
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (524 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunamis by : Thomas K. Adamson

Download or read book Tsunamis written by Thomas K. Adamson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how tsunamis form, how they move, the damage they cause, and how the 2004 tsunami affected South Asia and the world.

Tsunami: To Survive From Tsunami (Second Edition)

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Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813239409
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunami: To Survive From Tsunami (Second Edition) by : Susumu Murata

Download or read book Tsunami: To Survive From Tsunami (Second Edition) written by Susumu Murata and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is organized into two parts: the first part covers (i) the precious lessons obtained from recent actual tsunami disasters including the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster, (ii) fundamental knowledge of tsunami for our survival, and (iii) concludes the lessons learnt and listing measures for tsunami disaster mitigation for saving human lives. The second part presents tsunami from academic perspective in two chapters: one describes tsunami occurrence mechanism and near-shore behavior; the other mentions numerical simulation and forecasting of tsunami.

Tsunami Loads and Effects

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ISBN 13 : 9780784414972
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (149 download)

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Book Synopsis Tsunami Loads and Effects by : Ian Nicol Robertson

Download or read book Tsunami Loads and Effects written by Ian Nicol Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Ian Robertson provides a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the new tsunami design provisions of Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16 using a series of detailed examples based on prototypical buildings.